April 2026 Impetus.
It is that time of year when APF’s Coordinator, Geoff, is working hard with the independent examiner to prepare the charity accounts for the AGM. I help where I can, but most of that responsibility falls to him. Meanwhile, I write the text that forms the Trustees’ Annual Report.
I am a “words person” and find numbers a bit bland. But sometimes the numbers tell the story very well, and 2025 was an encouraging year.
eVitabu
Since launch, there have been more than 3,000 unique eVitabu registrations. Currently, nearly 2,500 active users across 37 African countries are using the app, collectively reaching perhaps as many as 2 million people as they share its resources with their church congregations and communities.
African Training Partners (ATPs)
In 2025, twenty-four training grants were awarded for formal academic programmes and informal in-service conferences across 11 countries. This included eVitabu awareness events in Cameroon and Zimbabwe for the first time.
During 2025, our ATPs engaged with up to 4,000 pastors and community leaders through both in-person and online training, with an estimated indirect reach of around 400,000 people.
Church and Community Initiatives
Twenty-five larger grants supported projects including study Bibles, bicycles, children’s ministry initiatives, computer hardware, agricultural training, tree planting, and income-generating activities. Many smaller grants also met medical and pastoral needs. Together, these initiatives reached an estimated 85,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries.
We believe this level of impact represents an excellent return on the resources entrusted to us by supporters.
If you are encouraged by these numbers, you can help share the story of APF’s mission to enable effective ministry and community transformation in Africa:
- Ask your church to invite Geoff or me to speak – we would love to come.
- Request additional copies of Impetus to share with family and friends.
- Follow, like, and share our regular social media updates.
- Pray that the Lord will continue to establish the work of our hands, and those of the dedicated but often marginalised pastors we serve.
Thank you,
Revd Dave Stedman
CEO
